The RTR School District consists of an elementary school in Ruthton; a middle school in Russell; and a high school in Tyler with an approximate enrollment for the 2015/2016 school year of 605 students.

K-5th grade average class size is 20 students

6-8th grade average class size is 45 students

9-12th grade average class size is 40 students

AP Courses offered at RTR High School

Intergenerational courses that pair senior citizens with high school students

There are also several higher education facilities in the region, including: